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Mrs Dalloway

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Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf provides a vivid exploration of a single day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway as she prepares to host a party in post-World War I London. Through a deep psychological narrative, the book delves into Clarissa’s thoughts and memories, juxtaposing her with other characters to explore themes of time, memory, and the effects of societal constraints. The novel is a rich tapestry of emotion and reflection, capturing the complexities of life and the passage of time.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate intricate narratives exploring inner thoughts and social dynamics, set over a single day in post-World War I London. Its rich, stream-of-consciousness style delves into themes of time, identity, and the nuances of everyday life, appealing to those intrigued by psychological depth and literary innovation.

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Mrs Dalloway

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VINTAGE DECO - Nine blazing, daring novels to celebrate the 1920s - 100 years on.

The world wavered and quivered and threatened to burst into flames

In this vivid portrait of one day in a woman's life, Clarissa Dalloway is preoccupied with the last-minute details of a party she is to give that evening. As she readies her house, she is flooded with memories and re-examines the choices she has made over the course of her life.

VINTAGE DECO - Nine blazing, daring novels to celebrate the 1920s - 100 years on.

Series: Vintage Deco

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Mrs Dalloway is often praised as a beautiful exploration of themes such as dignity, memory, and survival, offering readers a profound reflection on the human experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784878085

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Carol Ann Duffy
  • Introduction by valentine cunningham
  • Introduction by Carol Ann Duffy
  • Introduction by valentine cunningham

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 149g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was born in London. She became a central figure in The Bloomsbury Group, an informal collective of British writers, artists and thinkers. In 1912 Virginia married Leonard Woolf, a writer and social reformer. She wrote many works of literature which are now considered masterpieces, including Mrs Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, Orlando, and The Waves.

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